Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: CzechoslovakiaEntry/Object ID
2026.260.01Tags
Czech, Doll, European, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Czechoslovakian attire. The doll is dressed in a blue pleated skirt, the skirt has a panel of white lace above a yellow panel with red and green embroidery, and another white lace panel below making up the hem. Under, she wears black boots. On top of the skirt, she wears a blue pleated apron, it has panels of yellow around the waist and outlining it, these panels are decorated with red, blue, and green embroidery, it is also trimmed in white lace. On top, she wears a long sleeved white shirt with a white lace collar and white lace cuffs each with a yellow ribbon. Over top of this, she wears a vest that is blue and decorated with white embroidery, it also has a yellow panel in the center and on either side has a white panel with red and green embroidery. In her hair, she wears a white bonnet with a yellow panel decorated with green, red, and blue embroidery. The doll has blonde hair and green eyes.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex CountyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Souvenir DollEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Eastern EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a blue pleated skirt, the skirt has a panel of white lace above a yellow panel with red and green embroidery, and another white lace panel below making up the hem. Under, she wears black boots. On top of the skirt, she wears a blue pleated apron, it has panels of yellow around the waist and outlining it, these panels are decorated with red, blue, and green embroidery, it is also trimmed in white lace. On top, she wears a long sleeved white shirt with a white lace collar and white lace cuffs each with a yellow ribbon. Over top of this, she wears a vest that is blue and decorated with white embroidery, it also has a yellow panel in the center and on either side has a white panel with red and green embroidery. In her hair, she wears a white bonnet with a yellow panel decorated with green, red, and blue embroidery.Condition
Scale
C-5: Wear and tear visible to everyoneNotes
The doll is beginning to decay as evident by the blackening on her face. Handle with cautionMaterial
Celluloid, Fabric, PaintColor
White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 6, 2026Notes
Large Misc Dolls Box 2Create Date
March 6, 2026Update Date
March 6, 2026
